Welcome!
Welcome to Miss Renbarger's Rocket Writes a Story website! First graders will enjoy exploring this website as they read Rocket Writes a Story by Tad Hills. If you don't have the book, you can listen and watch a read-aloud of the story at the bottom of this page. After reading the book, feel free to do the multiple activities that I have provided throughout the site. Click on each of the red titles throughout the site to hear an
audio recording of the text. Enjoy!
audio recording of the text. Enjoy!
Book Summary
Rocket loves to read, and he wants to write a story of his own. His teacher, the little yellow bird, encourages him to explore the world for inspiration. Rocket sets off on a journey to find things that inspire him. He begins to notice small details he has never seen before. Along his journey, he meets a shy owl who eventually becomes his friend, and an idea for a story. Declared a best children's book of the year in 2012 by Amazon, Barnes and Noble, School Library Journal, and Publisher's Weekly, this book is sure to be one
of your favorites.
of your favorites.
Want to know more about Tad Hills and his other books? Visit his website here!